Unique and unusual places to stay in Europe

Daisy Chain Cabin

Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

Relax and unwind amongst the blissful simplicity of nature, in a grown-ups only log cabin privately set within an East Sussex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

175 / night

Loch Venachar Lodges

Nr Callander, Perthshire, Scotland

Spectacular family and dog-friendly sanctuaries with al fresco hot tubs, surrounded by nature in the heart of the Trossachs, right on the shore of the shimmering freshwater loch.

Bedrooms: 2 or 3 per lodge

Sleeps: 4 or 6 per lodge

From

£310/nt Coorie

Yggdrasil Treehouse

Morebath, Devon, England

A magical Scandi-style treehouse-for-two, complete with its very own fairy-lit hot tub, dreamily surrounded by pure Devon nature that's achingly close to Exmoor.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£315 / night

Nuthatch Retreat

Blakeney, Gloucestershire, England

A soulful and sustainable mid-century haven with an al fresco soaking tub and lush foliage inside and out, peacefully secluded on a hillside in the Forest of Dean.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£200 / night

The Boars Head Pub

Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England

Host the greatest lock-in of your lives, in a relaxed 16th century pub and former coaching inn with full bar facilities, cosy rooms and a hot tub, surrounded by the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Bedrooms: 10

Sleeps: 23

From

£3240 / week

Sweet Donside Cabins

Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Heavenly, hand-crafted hideaways with private hot tubs, beautifully secluded amongst nine magical acres of the Cairngorms National Park.

Bedrooms: 1 per cabin

Sleeps: 2 per cabin

From

£145 mid week

The Sea Dragons

Southwold, Suffolk, England

Architect-designed, cedar-clad havens inspired by Suffolk legend, privately elevated on a clifftop with soul-stirring North Sea views and a secluded beach on the doorstep.

Bedrooms: 1 per cabin

Sleeps: 2

From

£192/night

Casa Modesta

Quatrim do sul, Algarve, Portugal

Award-winning rural luxury in a contemporary Portuguese country house hotel, where you will feel immediately at home.

Bedrooms: 9 suites

Sleeps: 2 or 3 per suite

From

£152 / night

Parcel Puits Carré

Dame-Marie, Normandy, France

Live slowly and freely amongst nature in a welcoming, eco-friendly tiny house set amongst picture-perfect French countryside, with pure-bred horses to meet and delicious local produce to sample!

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 3

From

£119 / night

An avant-garde, architect-designed hotel inspired by the structure of a tree, with an indoor pool, gourmet restaurant, and luxurious nest-like rooms that soar over the serene north west-French countryside.

Bedrooms: 1 per room

Sleeps: 2

From

£130 / night

Cuevas La Granja

Benalua, Andalucia, Spain

An exquisite collection of restored cave houses to suit every taste, set on an historic farm site in the rural heart of Granada.

Bedrooms: 6 units

Sleeps: 2-6

From

£52 / night (studio)

Rusty Lane Safari Lodge

Seend, Wiltshire, England

A luxuriously rustic retreat with home-style comforts and an al fresco hot tub, beautifully secluded in the tranquil heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£196 / night

Somerset Yurts

Taunton, Somerset, England

Savour the unrivalled beauty of the Quantock Hills from the cosy comfort of a luxury yurt, dome or safari lodge.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: Varies

From

£120 (2 nights)

Erwain Escapes

Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales

A cwtch-infused cabin with an indulgent bathtub, nestled in its very own four-acre, river-fronted wildflower meadow and beautifully secluded in the “garden of Wales”.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£170 / night

Chateau Mareuil

Brigueil-le-Chantre, Aquitaine, France

Ancient history and contemporary comfort combine at Château Mareuil, a regally rural French home-from-home.

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: Up to 12

From

€1995 / week

Lewis Longhouse

Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

An award-winning, eco-friendly haven that's rich in home comforts and attention to detail, with breathtaking views of the Hebridean Isle of Lewis.

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 4

From

£2000 (week)

Pheasant's Roost

Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, England

An absurdly romantic treetop hideaway with huge windows, luxurious facilities, and an al fresco bathtub, dreamily secluded on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Bedrooms: 1

Sleeps: 2

From

£250 / night

Ekopod

Launceston, Cornwall, England

Luxury glamping pods set under the starry skies of Bodmin Moor, with a wild spa on site and the scenic backdrop of Cornwall's ‘Peaceful Valley' to keep you company.

Bedrooms: Varies

Sleeps: 2/4/8 per unit

From

£110 / night